Okayama is a seaside town, capital of the eponymous prefecture in Chugoku area. It is halfway through Osaka and Hiroshima, separated from Shikoku Island by ...

Momotarō (桃太郎, "Peach Boy") is a popular hero of Japanese folklore. His name is often translated as Peach Boy, but is directly translated as Peach + Tarō ...

Story and cultural properties of The Story Behind the Tale of Momotaro | Okayama | Japan Heritage | photos, videos, visitor info and reviews.

In ancient times, an ogre named Ura lived in Kibi. From his castle at Mt. Kinojo, Ura would attack the villagers and commit evil acts. As a result, the king of ...

Jul 14, 2015 · It's a very beautiful city with a serene atmosphere that still has a lot of old Japanese town buildings and features. You should visit here, if ...

The city is famous as the setting of the Japanese fable Momotarō. Okayama joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2016.

MustLoveJapan has visited Okayama in Chugoku Region. Now MLJ proudly introduce the falktale of Momotaro. Momotaro is the most famous falk tale in Japan.

But the statue of Momotaro is still vividly present in front of Okayama station. Indeed, it is a symbol and a landmark of this city. Jesdaa P.

Mar 18, 2024 · The famous folktale "Momotaro" that every Japanese person knows has its roots here in Okayama. You can meet "Momotaro" all over the city.